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=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles===

=== ''Tattva Vimarsha'' / Fundamental Principles===

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*The prerequisites of a healthy conception includethe clan (''gotra'') of male, ovulatory period (''rajah-kshayante''), psychic component (''rahovisrishta''), posture during coitus (''mithuna'') and ''shukra''. The expectant couples have to be very conscious of these facts to achieve a healthy embryo.

*The prerequisites of a healthy conception include the selection of partner in terms of clan (''gotra'') , ovulatory period (''rajah-kshayante''), psychic component (''rahovisrishta''), posture during coitus (''mithuna'') and ''shukra''. The expectant couples have to be very conscious of these facts to achieve a healthy embryo.

*The word ''shukra'' denotes different components in both male and female. In a broad sense, it could mean the whole semen, sperm, ovum and sex hormones. Here it refers to sperm, also called ''sukshma-beeja'' (CK on CS.Sa.2/3).  

*The word ''shukra'' denotes different components in both male and female. In a broad sense, it could mean the whole semen, sperm, ovum and sex hormones. Here it refers to sperm, also called ''sukshma-beeja'' (CK on CS.Sa.2/3).  

*Consanguineous marriages have been practiced since long. Since such unions increase the chances of genetic disorders in the offspring, sages forbade it. Lord Atreya advised against consanguineous marriages, as indicated in [[Charak Samhita]].

*Consanguineous marriages have been practiced since long. Since such unions increase the chances of genetic disorders in the offspring, sages forbade it. Lord Atreya advised against consanguineous marriages, as indicated in [[Charak Samhita]].